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Why can scientist not accurately predict where earthquake will occur?
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They cannot determine which point along a fault has the most pressure.
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Why can scientists not accurately predict where an earthquake will occur?
They cannot determine which point along a fault has the most pressure.
Is there set times when an earthquake occurs?
Not really. Although scientists can atempt to predict when earthquakes are likely to occur with the use of special equipment.
When is their going to be another earthquake?
you can't predict an earthquake. There are earthquakes all the time and I'm sure several will occur over the next 24 hours. Unfortunately you can't tell for sure when and where they will occur. Check out this site with all of the USA earthquakes in the last 7 days: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsus/
When is an earthquake likely to occur?
Anytime
What is the maximum depth a deep focus earthquake can occur to?
what is the maximum depth of a deep-focus earthquake
What can help predict when a volcano or earthquake will occur?
one way to predict when a volcano will occur is with the technology scientist use to determine when and where an eruption will occur.
Why can scientists accurately predict where an earthquake will occur?
Because the fault line will act up and that is a warning sign of a earthquake.
Why can scientists not accurately predict where an earthquake will occur?
They cannot determine which point along a fault has the most pressure.
When is the next England earthquake?
It is impossible to predict when an earthquake will occur.
Can geologists predict exactly where an earthquake will occur?
No.
What is a person who tries to predict when and where an earthquake will occur?
A volcanologist
Can scientist predict earthquakes?
Earthquake prediction is currently not possible, as such, seismologists will attempt to quantify the risk posed by a particular fault zone rather than state exactly when an earthquake will occur. For more information, please see the related question.
Can you compare the strength and frequency method for predicting earthquakes?
The Strength and Frequency Method only predicts how often an earthquake of a particular magnitude will occur. The Gap Hypothesis only predicts where another earthquake is most likely to occur along a fault line. Neither method will predict where the next earthquake will occur in the world, or predict an earthquake happening in a random spot, or predict both the location and strength of an earthquake.
Why is it easier to predict where an earthquake epicenter will occur than it is to predict when it will occur?
I think you mean when. Earthquakes are made by two plates in the ground moving against each other. Its it to predict where because if you are near a plate boundaries (where two plates meet) then it is more likely for an earthquake to occur.
Why do not any of you know the answer for what time eartquakes occur?
About 300 or so measurable earthquakes occur around the world each day. So far, it is not possible to predict the time when an earthquake will occur. The best scientists can do is predict the frequency (once in how many years) an earthquake of a specific intensity will occur on a given fault line.
When do scientist predict the next major earthquake will occur in California?
Sometime in the 30 year span of 2010-2040scientists are predicting that southern California will be the location of a major earthquake that measures at least 67 on the Richter scale.
How do scientist predict earthquake?
Seismologists attempt to quantify the risk posed by a particular fault zone rather than state exactly when an earthquake will occur (as this is currently impossible).For more information, please see the related question.Yes Kashmir was predicted an earthquake but scientists predicted an atrocious earthquake which would wipe out most of India. But it gave the strength of 7.6 on the Richter scale which was less than they feared
